Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
A wolf and a skunk
Direct confrontations between skunks and wolves are relatively rare, as wolves typically avoid potential conflicts with smaller, defensive prey unless […]
Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Archery season is less than six months away
As the ice thaws and winter bids farewell, we reflect on another memorable ice fishing season here in Montana. However, […]
Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
MONTANA ROOTS!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and fishermen need other groceries to prepare their wild game and fish meals. As Montanans, we are perhaps the […]
Mar 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
PEEPING FOR LOVE!!! by Montana Grant
Kiss a frog and you may find a Prince! If not, you may just be kissing a frog! Spring Peepers […]
Mar 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
ACCESS FEES!!! by Montana Grant
As the weather begins to improve, more folks will want to visit Montana’s wonderful Fishing Access’s. These public places are […]
Mar 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: The History of One of Montana’s Most Legendary Outdoor Companies!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale sat down with the President of Bretz RV & […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Corned Venison
As we gear up for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Kokanee Quin can’t wait to dish out a recipe that’s just […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
REMOVE YOUR SHANTIES!!! by Montana Grant
It looks like the groundhog’s prediction was right. An early, warmer Spring is in our future. This means the end […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP, MSU seek help from anglers who catch tagged fish in upper Missouri River Basin
Angler reports of tagged fish will help inform trout research BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.15.24
Fresno is 26% full. Inflow 193 cfs and outflow 93 cfs. Nelson is 78% full inflow 133 cfs and 0 […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upcoming FWP Deadlines
This is just a reminder of some upcoming application deadlines: Smith River Super Permit – March 22 Paddlefish (white tag) […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tiber Toads!
Greg Foley had a blast hitting the waters of Tiber last weekend with his son-in-law, Ben Hileman from Havre! Ben […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: FWP proposal would lift Yellowstone River waterfowl closure
A proposal before the Fish and Wildlife Commission would lift a 66-year-old waterfowl hunting closure along an 87-mile stretch of […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Navigating the Storm, Bretz RV & Marine’s Resilient Journey
Downrigger Dale sits down with Bretz RV & Marine’s President, Brandon Bretz in the new Montana Outdoor Podcast episode that […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
A snowmobiling oops..
You just don’t know what you’re going to catch on camera when you start recording sledheads.
Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bighorn sheep community offers $4500 for information on poaching
According to a press release by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a Rocky Mountain Bighorn ram fell victim to […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
When you’re just trying to fish…
There’s something unsettling about an alligator/crocodile chasing after you when you’re just trying to fish. Just a heads up that […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Elk Fiesta Bowls, Anybody? Oh, and they are EASY PEAZY!
Get ready to indulge your tastebuds in an adventure with some Elk Fiesta Bowls! These vibrant and flavorful bowls are […]
Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
St. Patty’s Weekend Recipe: Corned Venison
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a delicious twist! We found a mouthwatering recipe for corned venison […]
Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Preliminary proposals for 2025-2026 fishing regulations available for review
HELENA – If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the […]
Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Idaho angler’s state record tiger trout catch removed from record books
In June of 2023, Idaho Fish and Game released a congratulatory press release to Kody King of Montpelier for catching […]
Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
STREAM ACCESS in MONTANA!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is blessed to have an access law that allows anglers, boaters, hikers, and others to gain access to our […]
Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.12.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 12, 2024. The data included in this […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site
BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site (FAS) has been lifted and the site is […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Mussel-fouled boat intercepted at Anaconda inspection station
HELENA – Montana’s first mussel-fouled watercraft of the year was intercepted at the Anaconda watercraft inspection station on March 10. The […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Flying fish!
You just never know what can happen when you’re fishing…especially in salt water. Check out how close this tarpon passed […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
When a snowmobile ride turns scary
Snowmobile safety is paramount for enjoying winter adventures responsibly. Before hitting the trails, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with local […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
SMOKIN!!! by Montana Grant
Smoked fish is a tasty way to enjoy your catch. There is an art to smoking fish correctly, but once […]
Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.11.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Laurel Pond, Jun 1
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1st, and join us at Laurel Pond for our annual Kids Fishing Day! The […]
Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Gum wrapper + battery = fire
You can ignite a fire using common, everyday items you might have with you in case of being stranded. For […]
Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISHING NAKED!!! by Montana Grant
With the warm weather of Spring, Montanans will shed the snow, ice, and more. For some reason, I have seen […]
Mar 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
SPRING FORWARD!!! by Montana Grant
Daylight Savings Time is on Sunday, March 10th. We will need to set our clocks forward by one hour. Most […]
Mar 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Imagine Getting Paid for Every Lake Trout You Catch!
Yes, That’s Possible! And it Can Add Up to a Whole Lot of Money! This week on the Montana Outdoor […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pheasant
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate flavor explosion: bacon-wrapped pheasant stuffed with creamy cheese. Kokanee Quin […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.7.24
Fresno is 25% full. This weeks cold weather has helped ice conditions. Fish the deeper and clearer areas of the […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Moose migrating to southeastern Montana
Hunters’ ears may have perked up when they heard Region 7 in southeastern Montana will be offering one moose tag […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Easy Venison Spaghetti
Made with lean and flavorful venison meat, this hearty wild game dish is simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
WHY BUY A NEW HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE? by Montana Grant
It’s that time of year when we need to get a new sporting license. Like it or not, a fishing/hunting […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
CATCH A NEW CHALLENGE!!! by Montana Grant
The most important things that we learn are the things we learn after we learn everything! Anglers, and outdoor sportsmen […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Boating Etiquette
Hey boaters! It’s still winter in Montana, but open water is showing up in some places. With spring on the […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal Cote
On any river here in Western Montana, as well as everywhere across the state, anglers share a common pursuit. However, […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Fry Succumb to Gas Bubble Disease in California’s Klamath River
In news to our west…. In a recent press release, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that fall-run […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Wolverine reintroduction bill is introduced through Colorado Legislature
Colorado sure has things happening. They recently introduced wolves to the state, and now they are focusing on wolverines. According […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Woman attacked by bear in her yard lives to talk about it
Bear attacks are seemingly becoming more common in the news, and that is also true back east. A Pennsylvania woman […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
TASTE FOR ONE!!! by Montana Grant
If you had to eat just one species of Montana fish, what would it be? There could be only one. […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Chillin with the fish: A young ice angler’s resillience
You know you’re doing something right when you take the little one out ice fishing, and one leg falls in […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tennessee Poaching Results in Lifetime Hunting Bans
According to a press release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two Greene County men, Shelby Gene Church and Gene […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP gearing up for a new watercraft inspection station season
Some stations will open this weekend HELENA – Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
The things you see in Montana during ice fishing season…
You just never know what you will see at Canyon Ferry during ice fishing season….lol On a safety note for […]